Local News
12:48pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
International cricket returns to Mount Maunganui this weekend as New Zealand's men's and women's teams prepare to face South Africa in a double-header at Bay... Read More
12:47pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
A last‑minute decision to enter the Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition has propelled horticulture adviser Phoebe Scherer to regional and national victories,... Read More
12:47pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
Food growing is taking centre stage in the Bay of Plenty this weekend as backyard and community gardens open their gates to the public. Tauranga's Sustainable... Read More
12:45pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
People interested in protecting the environment are being encouraged to enrol in new hands-on conservation training launching across the Bay of Plenty this month. Bay... Read More
12:30pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
As more Kiwis opt to fix all kinds of items instead replacing them, a popular rural lubricant brand is offering a repair challenge where they can win cash for... Read More
12:30pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
To help curb the theft of vehicle number plates, the Tauranga South Community Patrol is bringing back its popular tamper-proof screw day this month. The patrol... Read More
12:30pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
If Lioness Jo Hurne has her way, Katikati's memorial hall will become a sea of feathers, glitter and architectural headgear on Easter Saturday, April 4, as her... Read More
12:25pm Fri 13 Mar, 2026
Two exhibitions by local artists are on display at the Carlton Gallery inside The Arts Junction until March 22. Ōmokoroa painter John Wilson is displaying... Read More
07:00am Mon 09 Mar, 2026
Tauranga will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world when the Tauranga Multicultural Festival returns on Saturday, March 14. Running from... Read More
05:00pm Sun 08 Mar, 2026
Hundreds of custom and classic cars, along with motorbikes and hot rods will go on show this month at the popular Pukehina Surf 'n' Sand Autorama. Pukehina community... Read More
11:00am Sun 08 Mar, 2026
Sixty-five children from nine Bay of Plenty schools have so far registered for this year's 'have a go try-athlon” at the Ōmokoroa Domain. Hosted by Pahoia... Read More
06:00am Sat 07 Mar, 2026
March marks Rare Disorder Month, with March 21 also recognising World Down Syndrome Day - a time to acknowledge both rare and more common chromosomal conditions. In... Read More












